1. There are a lot of Twitter alternatives out there, and I've been experimenting with many of them
But let me put in a word for @[email protected]
I've been impressed
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@[email protected] 2. The primary gripe with Mastodon is that it is confusing.
But it really isn't.
It's a decentralized system, like email.
So you pick a server, just like you pick Gmail or Yahoo
But then you can communicate with anyone
You just need their address and you are good to go
@juddlegum saying "Mastodon isn't confusing" could be more empathetic.
Is it confusing to all people? No.
Is it confusing to some people? Certainly.
One's disposition to be confused by a piece of #tech is relative to their tech savviness. Some people are confused by TV remotes. Throw in a jargony word like #fediverse or "instance" and they will immediately feel lost. And, crucially, not everyone has the patience to figure it out and will immediately offramp.
@rachelwilliams Odin Halvorson @indubitablyodin has written a really nice, easy to follow, guide to Mastodon.
The Compassionate User’s Guide to Mastodon >>> https://indubitablyodin.medium.com/the-compassionate-users-guide-to-mastodon-5bf22724b57f?sk=662bd99ad0e77202bd415af8544feb8d
Social media is undergoing a sea change...people are confused, angry, and afraid...I’m here to tell you: that’s okay....And I want to also say: Social media can be so much better than you’ve imagined...patience and compassion are the best companions...
Judd Legum
Rachel Anne Williams (she/her)
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